Dee Gordon, Marlins reportedly talking long-term deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sep 29, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon (9) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Marlins are wanting to keep Dee Gordon around as the team looks for a foundation to build from, reportedly offering the infielder a five-year extension, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
Despite the five-year offer, Gordon is reportedly hoping to receive a deal that covers at least seven seasons.
With the two sides a couple years off on contract length, talks are moving slowly, but, however, are moving, according to Heyman. The Marlins are optimistic a deal will get done, but the team will likely have to give a more extensive contract to get the extension done.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gordon was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to 2015, and proved to be the answer Miami needed at second base, earning a Gold Glove along with his second All-Star Game appearance. Becoming the Marlins' new lead off hitter paid off has he batted .333/.359/.418 with 46 RBI and 58 stolen bases en route to a Silver Slugger award.